Research & Stories
The LIRRF BlogOur stories explore the complexity and wonder of coral reefs through the eyes of researchers and students who are studying and observing them.
Lifetime Achievement Award
At the Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation 50th Anniversary dinner, Dr Anne Hoggett AM and Dr...
Video Highlights of the Study Tour 2023
The second Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour (LICRST) took place in October 2023. Sixteen...
Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour 2023
The second Lizard Island Coral Reef Study Tour (LICRST) took place in October 2023, generously...
Exploring the sea spider diversity from Lizard Island
Sea spiders (Pycnogonida) are a fascinating and understudied group of organisms. They are the...
We were there in the pioneer days, living in tents on the beach
Some 45 years ago, just a few years after Professor Frank Talbot AM established the Lizard Island...
Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation Silent Auction
BIDDING HAS NOW CLOSED See below for silent auction items and process: You can place a bid by...
Archaeological discoveries on Jiigurru (Lizard Island Group) – Wednesday July 31, 6PM (Sydney)
The Deep Dingaal History of Jiigurru (Lizard Island Group) and the Northern Great Barrier Reef....
Effects of habitat fragmentation on reef fish communities
Makeely Blandford has completed her final report for studies undertaken at the Australian Museum’s...
Coral Reefs in Hot Water: The Talbot Oration
In this year’s Talbot Oration held on Wednesday 31 May 2023, Dr Anne Hoggett AM, Co-Director of...
LIRRF Newsletter – May 2023
This year is a special one for us as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the...
Fellowships Awarded 2023
We’re delighted to highlight the award of four new postdoctoral fellows and four new postdoctoral...
Colour vision of coral reef fish in a changing world
Abigail Shaughnessy was awarded the 2023 Gough Family Doctoral Fellowship. Here she shares some...
Coral reefs need our help
The Great Barrier Reef is a vital part of our ecosystem and a natural wonder beloved by Australians. It is a World Heritage Area that is at risk of being listed as 'in danger' in recognition of the many challenges it faces.
Science and the will for change are the only possible solutions. Our work is helping.
Will you help us?
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Weather & Ocean Observations
Latest Lizard Island Weather & Oceanic Observations from the AIMS Data Centre
We acknowledge Dingaal and Ngurrumungu Traditional Owners of the lands, seas and skies of the Lizard Island region.